Dock Hand at Clarks Hill Marina

Dock Hand Position At Clarks Hill Marina

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Position Overview:

Are you looking for a rewarding seasonal role that combines working outdoors, teamwork, and valuable experience? Join our team at Clarks Hill Marina! As a Dock Hand, you'll be at the heart of our marina's daily operations, ensuring our visitors enjoy a fun, safe, and memorable experience on the water.

Dock Hands support a variety of marina operations, including boat launches and stows, retail sales within the ship store, full-service fueling, grounds upkeep, rental boat check-in and check-out procedures, and assisting boaters and guests throughout the facility.

Whether you're looking to gain practical experience in the marine industry, build valuable skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, or enjoy a unique opportunity to work on the waterfront, this seasonal role offers a great environment for personal and professional growth.

Essential Functions:

• Perform daily opening and closing duties.
• Launch and stow storage customers' boats with care and safe handling.
• Operate a tractor to transport trailered boats throughout the property.
• Conduct thorough check-in and check-out procedures for rental boat customers, including reviewing safety protocols and providing boat operation instructions.
• Clean, inspect, and report on the condition of the rental fleet, addressing any maintenance needs or damages promptly.
• Operate the full-service fuel dock, safely fueling customer boats and ensuring proper procedures are followed.
• Perform general property maintenance, including grounds cleanup, trash removal, landscaping, and minor dock repairs.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all marina visitors, assisting with inquiries, offering assistance, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Handle cashiering duties as required, including processing transactions and assisting with end-of-day financial reporting.
• Contribute to a healthy, safe, and clean work environment by regularly cleaning restrooms, docks, walkways, sidewalks, equipment, and all other facility areas.
• Assist with the preparation, execution, and cleanup of special events at the marina, which may occur outside of normal operating hours.
• Assist in the unloading and loading of delivery trucks.
• Provide operational assistance to other departments as needed such as sales, service, restaurant operations, or Freedom Boat Club, where applicable.
• Any additional duties assigned for success.

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Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Competence in handling transactions and making change during cashiering duties.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to upholding safety standards.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Ability to learn line handling skills, including tying various knots, tossing lines, and securing them to cleats.
• Proficiency in operating a golf cart or other motorized vehicles.
• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company standards, along with a clear background check and drug screening.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a marina or with boats is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of boating operations, docking, trailering boats, and fueling procedures.
• Experience operating a tractor.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may occasionally involve travel to other business locations or event sites as needed.

Working Conditions:

• Performs work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Moves up to 50 pounds and performs tasks requiring physical exertion.
• Works near water and on docks traversing uneven terrain.
• Operates boats, motorized vehicles, and other equipment.
• Uses small handheld power tools and handheld radios.
• Remains stationary for extended periods of time.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with forklift operators while spotting.
• Positions self to toss and secure lines to cleats.

The anticipated pay for this position is $13.00, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and…